Springer Climatology of Air-Mass and Frontal Extreme Precipitation

Explore a comprehensive study of meteorological patterns in Europe with this specialized volume from the Springer Atmospheric Sciences series. Based on an extensive data series spanning more than 50 years, this book provides a detailed analysis of spatial and seasonal variability regarding air-mass and frontal extreme precipitation frequency. This work is significant as it presents the climatology of these extreme weather events on a European scale for the first time. The text examines the relationship between precipitation occurrence and atmospheric circulation, offering deep insights into complex weather systems. Because locating atmospheric fronts lacks a robust, automatic method, the research addresses the challenges of manual identification and the use of limited sub-daily data. This book serves as a vital resource for those studying meteorology and Earth sciences, providing a foundational look at long-term precipitation trends and atmospheric behaviors across the European continent.